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On May 26, 1978, the first casino opened in Atlantic City, N.J. Other entrepreneurs soon followed, erecting enormous hotel towers alongside casinos with Las Vegas-style gambling. Many of the hotels face the Atlantic Ocean along the city’s famous Boardwalk. Guests who choose an ocean-side room have lovely views of the crashing waves and the strolling crowds. Expect to pay extra for parking at most properties. It’s difficult to find street parking in Atlantic City, especially during the high summer season.

Do as the Romans Do

The Qua Baths and Spa at Caesar’s Atlantic City recreate the Roman bath experience with three pools of differing temperatures, steam rooms and wet rooms. If it’s important for you to have a view of the ocean, book one of the 450-square-foot premium king suites with a bay window. The hotel also has standard rooms with two queen-sized beds or one king-sized bed. Table games and more than 2,000 slot machines, including penny and nickel slots, lure gamblers to the casino.

Bring Your Pooch

Dog-friendly Showboat Atlantic City has more than 2,500 slot machines, a poker room and table games. Ocean-view rooms and suites have large windows, one king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds and New Orleans-style decor. The hotel provides treats, a dog bed and cleanup necessities in its Petstay rooms. Rock 'n' roll fans should try to book the House of Blues Studio Suite, a favorite with bands on tour. The suite has a sleeping loft and sunken living area, full bar and extra security.

An Island Vibe

The Tropicana has an indoor pool and fitness area, a full Las Vegas-style casino and entertainment venues like a comedy club and IMAX theater. Standard rooms in the Havana Tower, all of which are nonsmoking, are closest to the hotel’s spa, shopping area and restaurants. The three-bedroom, four-bathroom Park Avenue Suite, located on the 50th floor, has panoramic views. Less expensive premium suites have sitting areas and views of the ocean. The Tropicana has more than 20 dining venues, including a seafood restaurant, a branch of The Palm and a traditional casino buffet.

Invite Your Partner

Resorts Casino and Hotel, the first in Atlantic City and the first casino in the U.S. outside Nevada, welcomes LGBT guests. Servers at the casino dress like flappers in keeping with the property’s 1920s theme, while dining and drinking choices have a Margaritaville vibe. Rooms in the Ocean Tower with seaside decor are close to the gaming floor, spa, dining, retail and the indoor pool. The Rendezvous Tower has more private luxury rooms up to 576-square-feet.

Play the Trump Card

The Trump Taj Mahal has more than 2,000 rooms and suites, some with ocean views. Standard rooms in the Taj and Chairman Towers have floor-to-ceiling windows, large bathrooms and upscale amenities. At the other end of the spectrum, penthouse suites with expansive views range in size from 1,800- to 3,500-square-feet. The casino at the Taj Mahal hosts the United States Poker Championship. A little farther along the Boardwalk, Trump Plaza has ocean-view suites with a hot tub, a large bedroom and a wet bar. Penthouse suites have two-sided fireplaces, rainshower baths and three bathrooms. Trump Plaza’s casino offers table games, more than 1,500 slots and poker.

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